Shadow Curtain Organization

Uchiha Ying Yue named this newly established intelligence organization "Shadow Curtain," symbolizing its control over everything from the darkness, spreading across every corner of the Ninja World like a curtain.

Elder Senju Mufeng summoned several members of the Senju Clan who remained loyal to the family and had strong intelligence-gathering skills. They were assigned to key locations throughout Konoha, where they were responsible for collecting intelligence from within and beyond the village.

These people were experienced and skilled at concealment, able to obtain important information without drawing attention.

Meanwhile, Elder Uchiha Setsuna called upon the Ninja Cat Clan, a group of summoning beasts that had been on friendly terms with the Uchiha Clan for generations.

The Ninja Cat Clan had an unparalleled advantage in gathering and transmitting intelligence. They were stealthy and agile, able to slip between villages and towns without leaving a trace as they obtained the most confidential information.

The Shadow Curtain Organization's initial foundations rested on these powerful allies.

Uchiha Ying Yue personally took part in preparing and building the Shadow Curtain Organization. Drawing inspiration from the intelligence systems of modern society, he established a series of strict procedures for gathering, analyzing, and transmitting information.

Using these procedures, the Shadow Curtain Organization gradually began to extend its reach throughout Konoha and the Land of Fire, slowly expanding its influence.

As the organization began to take shape, gathering intelligence was only the first step. Knowing how to use it effectively and turn it into a tangible strategic advantage was just as important.

He also devoted considerable effort to analyzing and applying intelligence, constantly considering how it could be used to influence the balance of power in the Ninja World.

The Shadow Curtain Organization's founding provided Ying Yue with a wealth of valuable sources of information. Through these, he not only kept track of developments within Konoha but also gradually learned of changing circumstances in other ninja villages and countries.

This intelligence gave Ying Yue a deeper understanding of the future and allowed him to make more accurate judgments, beyond his daily training.

Ying Yue knew the Shadow Curtain Organization was still in its infancy, with a long way to go before it could become truly powerful.

Even so, Ying Yue was confident about the future and had already envisioned a much grander blueprint.

"With Shadow Curtain, I'll be able to take the initiative in the Ninja World." Ying Yue made a quiet resolution. "Whether I become Hokage or change the Ninja World, I'll need this organization to support me."

As the Shadow Curtain Organization gradually developed after its initial establishment, Uchiha Ying Yue did not slacken in his own training.

Uchiha Ying Yue understood that despite his tremendous talent and battle instincts, only constant practice and improvement could ensure he remained undefeated in the challenges to come.

Over the past few months, Ying Yue had focused on learning swordsmanship and blade techniques under Hatake Sakumo.

As the "White Fang of the Leaf," Hatake Sakumo was renowned throughout the Ninja World for his swordsmanship. His White Fang Short Blade, in particular, was feared by countless ninja.

Sakumo's swordsmanship was fast and fierce, his blade slicing through the air like lightning and proving nearly unstoppable in battle.

Although Ying Yue excelled at Taijutsu and ninjutsu, swordsmanship was a new field for him.

Fortunately, Ying Yue had an exceptional instinct for battle, and with the ability [Ninja World Dance King], he learned swordsmanship at an astonishing pace.

As he instructed Ying Yue, Sakumo could clearly see that his pupil's grasp of swordsmanship far surpassed that of ordinary people. Ying Yue quickly mastered and applied the essence of every movement and every technique.

As his studies deepened, Ying Yue mastered Hatake Sakumo's techniques for infusing blades with Wind and Lightning chakra, and used his own affinity for all five nature transformations to create a wider range of combat styles.

Uchiha Ying Yue could freely infuse his blade with Fire, Lightning, Water, Earth, or Wind chakra in battle, producing different effects.

Whether it was scorching flames, razor-sharp wind blades, the shock of lightning, or icy water blades, Ying Yue wielded them all with ease.

However, Ying Yue wasn't satisfied with simply imitating Hatake Sakumo's swordsmanship.

Combining his unique fighting style and experience, Ying Yue gradually developed a system suited to him, eventually creating his own swordsmanship: "Uchiha Ying Yue Style Sword Technique."

Compared with Hatake Swordsmanship, Ying Yue's style placed greater emphasis on speed and unpredictability. It relied on elusive footwork and precise strikes, and its sharp yet flexible techniques were suited to all kinds of complex battlefields.

Sakumo was deeply pleased and proud to see Ying Yue's progress. Ying Yue had gone beyond simply learning swordsmanship; he had forged his own path and established a style of his own.

Alongside his swordsmanship training, the Ying Yue Squad had also taken on numerous missions over the past few months. Hatake Sakumo, an experienced Jonin, led the squad on missions ranging from C-rank to S-rank.

Some were A-rank and B-rank missions, in which the Ying Yue Squad mainly fought enemy ninja and armed forces, eliminating them and gathering intelligence.

Though dangerous, these missions showcased the squad's formidable combat ability under Sakumo's leadership. Ying Yue's battle instincts and swordsmanship shone in the field, while Yamanaka Chinatsu's Mind Body Switch Technique and Hyuga Ayane's Gentle Fist and Byakugan also improved considerably through actual combat.

They also undertook an S-rank mission. The Ying Yue Squad once accepted an exceptionally dangerous S-rank assignment: infiltrate an enemy stronghold and destroy a secret weapons research facility controlled by rogue ninja.

During the mission, the Ying Yue Squad was ambushed several times. But with Sakumo's calm command and Ying Yue's quick responses, they broke through the encirclement and completed their objective.

There were also many C-rank missions. Though relatively simple, they gave the Ying Yue Squad valuable opportunities to gain practical experience.

On missions to protect merchant caravans and villages in particular, the squad had to face not only outside threats but also the villagers' various problems. This improved their combat skills and taught them how to interact with ordinary people and handle complicated relationships during missions.

These missions significantly improved Ying Yue's strength. His swordsmanship training gave him an edge in battle, while his constant field experience enriched his combat knowledge and sharpened his tactical thinking.

At the same time, his teammates, Yamanaka Chinatsu and Hyuga Ayane, also made great strides during their missions.

Chinatsu not only refined her Mind Body Switch Technique but also learned other secret techniques of her clan, improving her battlefield control and support abilities. Ayane, meanwhile, continued to make breakthroughs in her Gentle Fist and Byakugan training, gradually reaching the combat level of an elite Chunin.

Over the course of their missions in these past few months, Uchiha Ying Yue grew closer to Hyuga Ayane and Yamanaka Chinatsu.

The three were not only partners who worked seamlessly together in battle; they also cared for and supported one another outside of missions.

Both Hyuga Ayane and Yamanaka Chinatsu had already liked Ying Yue, and as they spent more time together, their affection gradually deepened into something stronger.

After each mission, whether they had just fought a fierce battle or spent hours in exhausting surveillance and reconnaissance, Ying Yue always took careful care of Ayane and Chinatsu. His tenderness and resolve gave both women a sense of security and reliance they had never felt before.

Ayane was a prodigy of the Hyuga Clan, quiet and gentle, but around Ying Yue, she felt a special warmth.

Ying Yue's encouragement and trust made her more confident in battle and gradually helped her open up.

Whenever Ayane felt tired or confused, Ying Yue could always give her the strength to regain her confidence.

Chinatsu was a clever, quick-witted ninja, and her perceptive nature had helped her realize early on that she had feelings for Ying Yue.

Those feelings deepened with every mission. Chinatsu was fascinated by Ying Yue's strength and decisiveness.

Ying Yue's trust in and reliance on Chinatsu gave her a sense of belonging and accomplishment within the team.

Outside of battle, Ying Yue always made time to relax and talk with the two women.

Whether during a brief respite on a mission or while celebrating after completing one, Ying Yue was always attentive to their feelings.

The three grew increasingly close, gradually developing a special bond that went beyond simple friendship.

Ayane and Chinatsu both realized that they had feelings for Ying Yue, but they knew that Uchiha Ying Yue was destined to be an extraordinary man, impossible to claim for themselves alone.

So the two women maintained a delicate understanding about their feelings, competing with one another while also offering each other support.